Atty. John Lee Daugherty

Atty. John Lee Daugherty

Mr. John Lee Daugherty is a lawyer practicing bankruptcy law, commercial litigation.

Lexington Lexington 38 Years Experience 38 year
Call (859) 456-3784

Profile Summary

About John Lee Daugherty at a glance

John Lee Daugherty is a business, bankruptcy, and litigation attorney based in Lexington, Kentucky. They have 38+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1988. Admitted to practice in Virginia (1988), U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Virginia (1989), District of Columbia U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Eastern District of Virginia (1990), and U.S. District Court Western District of Virginia U.S. District Court, District of Columbia (1990). Educated at University of Virginia (J.D., 1988) and University of Virginia (B.A., 1985). Serves clients in Lexington, KY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Mr. John Lee Daugherty is a lawyer practicing bankruptcy law, commercial litigation
  • John received a B.A. degree from University of Virginia in 1985, and has been licensed for 38 years
  • John practices in Lexington, KY

Practice Areas Explained

John Lee Daugherty's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John Lee Daugherty handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

John Lee Daugherty is one of 452,854 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Kentucky →

Bankruptcy & Debt

A bankruptcy attorney can help you eliminate debt, stop creditor harassment, and protect your home through Chapter 7 or Chapter 13.

John Lee Daugherty is one of 95,723 bankruptcy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse bankruptcy attorneys in Kentucky →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

John Lee Daugherty is one of 409,070 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Kentucky →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Kentucky

Practicing law in Kentucky. Legal matters in Kentucky are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Lexington are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Kentucky state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Kentucky brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Kentucky courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about John Lee Daugherty

Where is John Lee Daugherty's law office located?
John Lee Daugherty's law practice is located in Lexington, Kentucky. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John Lee Daugherty handle?
John Lee Daugherty focuses on business, bankruptcy, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Kentucky.
How long has John Lee Daugherty practiced law?
John Lee Daugherty has 38+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1988.
Where did John Lee Daugherty go to law school?
John Lee Daugherty earned their education at (J.D., 1988); (B.A., 1985).
How can I contact John Lee Daugherty for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Virginia
- 1988
B.A.
University of Virginia
- 1985

Bar Admissions

Virginia
Admitted: 1988
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Virginia
Admitted: 1989
District of Columbia U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Eastern District of Virginia
Admitted: 1990
U.S. District Court Western District of Virginia U.S. District Court, District of Columbia
Admitted: 1990

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